DOCSLIB.ORG

The Hillsborough County Bar Association Tampa, Florida | March - April 2017 | Vol

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
The Hillsborough County Bar Association Tampa, Florida | March - April 2017 | Vol LAWYERTHE HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION TAMPA, FLORIDA | MARCH - APRIL 2017 | VOL. 27, NO. 4 THE HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION LAWYER MARCH - APRIL 2017 | VOL. 27, NO. 4 DIVISIONS FEATURES & EVENTS 8 7 COFFEE AT THE COURTHOUSE AND JUDICIAL SHADOWING EVENT 13 POWER LUNCH OF HCBA’S FEMALE PAST PRESIDENTS AND HCBA PAST PRESIDENTS’ LUNCHEON 17 HCBA MEMBERS SUPPORT ELVES 7 3 A NOD TO OUR JUDICIARY FOR ELDERS PROJECT <C?A@>F$E>>D.EF49F<F8A6E9 21 BLI LEADERSHIP PANEL AND 4 THE CONSTITUTION REVISION CONSTRUCTION LAW LUNCHEON COMMISSION, THE TIMES 29 HEALTH CARE LAW & CRIMINAL LAW THEY ARE A-CHANGIN’ SECTIONS HOLD JOINT LUNCHEON *8+2F(@E>C<EB?>F$E>>D.EF 49FE#CBF$7F$:0D5.;=CB 31 FLORIDA BAR PRO BONO AWARDS ANNOUNCEMENT 17 6 COFFEE, CONVERSATIONS, 34 DIVERSITY MEMBERSHIP LUNCHEON AND COLLEGIALITY 0F(@E>C<EB?>F$E>>D.E 38 HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE 49F09B<>E9F7F3CD@D 43 MARITAL & FAMILY LAW LUNCHEON 8 FEDERAL JUDGE DONALD AND CLE INSPIRES, CHALLENGES 47 HONORING OUR VETERANS TREATMENT LAWYERS AT DIVERSITY COURT FAMILY AND SUPPORTERS LUNCHEON; MATHEWS NAMED 49F8A=7F,FE9E>F E?7 38 2016 OUTSTANDING LAWYER 49 JUDICIAL LUNCHEON AND SOLO & E:5?C#EFC@E:?A@>F$E>>D.EF SMALL FIRM SECTION CLE 49F,A;BF!7F9BE> 49 LRIS SPEAKS TO LOCAL SERTOMA CLUB 10 THE FUTURE OF 51 TRIAL & LITIGATION SECTION LUNCHEON CRIMINAL JUSTICE IN 53 JUDGE CASTAGNA RECOGNIZED FOR HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY HIS SERVICE AND BLI CLASS PROJECT !@A6F?;EF3?D?EF2??A@BE9 49F2B<@E)F*7FD@@EB 54 THANKS TO ALL OUR FOX 13 ASK-A-LAWYER VOLUNTEERS! 12 EXPANSION OF PROBLEM-SOLVING COURTS 59 WORKERS’ COMPENSATION !@A6F?;EF';C@?EEB?;F,5<C:CD=F SECTION LUNCHEON 53 8C@:5C?F8;CE1F,5<.EF 68 YLD HOLIDAYS IN THE NEW YEAR 49F,5<.EFABD=<F!C:D@@A??D ABOUT THE COVER $"'$""& "'%& '%!$&"'!$"'&# "'!&&'%'$$!$'&#'$!& # '% "'&'%%'&$'&#! &'!$"'$""&'$"'# !$# '"&$#'!% !&' '&#"&'$!'#"' $!!&''%&'%'% '&& "'%'%& ' #$"'%'&&!&'#""&'##'$'## ' %'$!'&$' #' &%&'! $#'#!!% &' #$"'#"'#'&%!&'"#'#'#!& '#'#' $&'!%'&& %&'#!'!&' '' $"'%%'Implied Consent'#" $"&'$' '%%$'$"'%# '$ "!'%&'Green 61'Implied Consent $&"' &#& "'#'$"$&'%%'$!%'!&'% ! %%'#"'%'#'! $# #& '$&' #$"'%' %$&'#'&% &"'!&'!&"'%'!%! %%$'#"&"'&%!& &'$'!&'&#' %&""$%'Published by Palari Books, September 2008. 1879(98,795463 )99-+/8928*0.7 6 SEctIoNS commIttEES 16 16 study suggests 48 ConsolidAtion And 18 reloCAtion of seCond dCA 46 wHAt’s in store for 18 lAwyers leAding our Appellate Practice Section Community And tHe nAtion by Kimberly A. Hendee tHe seCurities industry for 2017? Bar Leadership Institute Committee by Harold Holder 20 performAnCe AnXiety? Securities Section by Rob Jamieson Construction Law Section and Dan Dietrich 26 overComing tHe by Valeen Arena 48 no eXigenCy, no permission, imposter syndrome 22 tHe espn of lAw – no wArrAnt — no proBlem? Diversity Committee by Linda J. Z. Young Clients Are wAtCHing Solo & Small Firm Section Corporate Counsel Section by Leon H. Jones 44 vtC mentors At work by Jeff Cox 50 disCoverABility of Cell Military & Veterans Affairs Committee by Capt. Carlos Flanagan (Ret.) 24 use of video And pHone dAtA in motor surveillAnCe video in triAl veHiCle CrAsHes Criminal Law Section Trial & Litigation Section by Adam L. Bantner, II by Anthony “Nino” Martino 28 tHe need for “pArtiCulArity” 58 jurisdiCtion And settlement in Qui tAm CAses Workers’ Compensation Section Health Care Law Section by Anthony V. Cortese by Adam Schwartz & Erin Hoyle 40 foreign nAtionAl entrepreneurs And 44 immigrAtion Immigration & Nationality Section by Yova A. Borovska IN EVERY ISSUE 41 workplACe sAfety And 27 new HCBA memBers osHA’s new reporting rule 45 sAve tHe dAte Labor & Employment Section 52 100 CluB by Benjamin S. Briggs 62 Around tHe AssoCiAtion 42 Are we giving tHe pAyor 63 jury triAl informAtion spouse Credit wHere 66 Benefit providers Credit is due? Marital & Family Law Section 50 67 ClAssified Advertising by Eliane I. Probasco 67 Advertising indeX THE HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION editor offiCers ed Comey president: kevin m. mclaughlin Assistant editor president-elect: gordon Hill; imm. past president: Carter Andersen maria ramos secretary: scott stigall; treasurer: robert j. scanlan LAWYER executive director eX-offiCio john f. kynes Chief judge ronald ficarrotta; judge laura e. ward; todd timmerman Chester H. Ferguson Law Center direCtors: 1610 N. Tampa St., Tampa FL 33602 Advertising Alex Caballero Anthony d. martino jacqueline simms-petredis Telephone (813) 221-7777 pr/Communications director victoria n. ferrentino web melton iii grace yang www.hillsbar.com stacy williams paige A. greenlee Cory person [email protected] (813) 221-7779 rachael l. greenstein john A. schifino (ISSN 1553-4456) THE HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION Lawyer is published six times per year by the Hillsborough County Bar Association. Editorial, advertising, subscription, and circulation offices: 1610 N. Tampa St., Tampa, FL 33602. Changes of address must reach the Lawyer office six weeks in advance of the next issue date. Give both old and new address. POSTMASTER: Send change of address notices to Hillsborough County Bar Association, 1610 N. Tampa St., Tampa, FL 33602. One copy of each Lawyer is sent free to members of the Hillsborough County Bar Association. Additional subscriptions to members or firm libraries are $50. Annual subscriptions to others, $100. Single copy price, $15.00. (All plus tax.) The Lawyer is published as part of the HCBA’s commitment to provide membership with information relating to issues and concerns of the legal community. Opinions and positions expressed in the articles are those of the authors and may not necessarily reflect those of the HCBA. Submissions of feature articles, reviews, and opinion pieces on topics of general interest to the readership of the Lawyer are encouraged and will be considered for publication. 2 MAR - APR 2017 | HCBA LAWYER EDITOR’S MESSAGE Ed Comey - Law Clerk to U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Michael G. Williamson A Nod to our Judiciary “[I]t is incumbent on lawyers to . educate the public on the role our judges play in our constitutional system.” t a recent work retreat, I was participating years, we’ve dealt with staff reductions and budget cuts, in a group discussion where we were all while being the second or third busiest district in the asked to talk about the best job we’ve ever entire country. had. My group consisted of three of my I’m proud to say our judges make good on our court’s fellow law clerks, the three judges they mission: workA for, and a fourth judge. Interestingly, each of us chose “Our Court serves the public by processing and our current job as the best one we’ve ever had (although deciding bankruptcy cases with fairness, impartiality, being a Publix bag boy was a close second for me). and excellence, while treating everyone with dignity, The reasons we each chose our current job varied, of integrity, and respect.” course. For me, I enjoy grappling with the complex legal From my time as a lawyer, I know the same is true of issues lawyers face on daily basis. The beauty of being a our other federal judges and their state court counterparts. law clerk is you get to deal with all those complex legal I was reminded of all of this by HCBA Bar President issues without the hassle that comes with private practice Kevin McLaughlin’s recent remarks at Judge Miriam (billing hours, dealing with Valkenburg’s investiture. immense time constraints, At the investiture, attended meeting client expectations, by an array of county and generating business, etc.). circuit, Second DCA, and But there’s one thing in federal district court particular about my job that judges, Kevin spoke out I enjoy: it offers a behind- strongly against the recent the-scenes look at how the attacks on our judiciary. As law gets administered on a I sat there, I realized how daily basis. fortunate we are to have Having been in this such a dedicated judiciary. position for six years now, I I am not one of those can honestly say our district who thinks criticism of is blessed to have the judges — even when ill bankruptcy judges we do. founded — jeopardizes the To a person, they are judiciary’s independence. exceedingly competent. I have way too much They are routinely forced to make decisions that have a confidence in our state and federal judges in monumental impact on the parties and the public. I’ve Hillsborough County to think their rulings would be watched first hand as our judges labor to faithfully apply influenced by the desire to avoid public scorn. But the law in these difficult cases. I think even members of having said that, public confidence in the judiciary is the bar would be surprised at the amount of time and essential to a functioning democracy, and it is incumbent effort our judges spend preparing for their hearings and on lawyers to speak out in support of our judiciary and making sure they get their rulings right. And they do all to educate the public on the role our judges play in our of this under difficult circumstances. For the last several constitutional system. 1879(98,795463 )99-+/8928*0.7 HCBA PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Kevin McLaughlin - Wagner McLaughlin, P.A. The Constitution Revision Commission, The Times They Are A-Changin’ While the CRC is likely to consider any number of topics for inclusion on the ballot, of particular concern to attorneys and judges is the possibility of an amendment requiring judicial term limits. must confess that until XI, Section 2, which establishes recently, I did not know the CRC. Meeting for the first nearly enough about the time in 1978-1979, the CRC Constitution Revision convenes every twenty years Commission (CRC), an for the purpose of examining Iincredibly powerful agent for Florida’s Constitution, holding change built into the Florida public hearings throughout the Constitution. In fairness, the state, and proposing changes for CRC only convenes every twenty voter consideration.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Island Sun News Sanibel 05.29.2015
    PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID FT MYERS, FL PERMIT #5718 Postal Customer Read Us Online at ECRWSS IslandSunNews.com NEWSPAPER VOL. 22, NO. 49 SANIBELSanibel & CAPTIVA & Captiva ISLANDS, Islands FLORIDA MAY 29, 2015 MAY/JUNE SUNRISE/SUNSET: 29 6:36 • 8:15 30 6:36 • 8:16 31 6:36 • 8:16 1 6:36 • 8:17 2 6:36 • 8:17 3 6:35 • 8:17 4 6:35 • 8:18 & Education Center. Dates include June Refuge Adds Family Film Series 7, 21; July 5, 19; and August 2. Titles will include The Lorax and Turtle: The To Free Summer Programs Calendar Incredible Journey. For a schedule, visit dingdarlingsociety.org/summer-films. Refuge summer programs begin on National Trails Day, Saturday, June 6. They also include Family Beach Walks, Indigo Trail Walks, and Reading in the Refuge craft activities. For a full schedule with descrip- tions, visit www.dingdarlingsociety.org/ summer-programming. National Trails Day will feature specially scheduled hikes on Indigo Trail and the Wildlife Education Boardwalk plus Reading in the Refuge and Animal Tracking 101 in the Visitor & Education Center, and Animal Olympics on Indigo Trail. Participants who complete the Animal Olympics chal- lenge and return the sheet to the Visitor & Education Center are eligible to win a prize. Summer programming is made possible by support from the “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society-Friends of the Refuge (DDWS). The schedule of weekly activities follows. The inspirational film Turtle: The Incredible No pre-registration is necessary. Journey shows on June 21 as part of the • Reading at the Refuge, every Tuesday refuge’s new bi-weekly Summer Family Film and Saturday at 11 a.m.: Attendees of each Series 45-minute reading-and-crafts session learn Guided hikes along Indigo Trail to the Wildlife Education Boardwalk teach families about about a refuge animal and make a take-home craft related to it.
    [Show full text]
  • Piolin Bidco Sustainability Report 2019
    Sustainability Report 2019 Piolin BidCo S.A.U. and subsidiary companies Non-Financial Statement, pursuant to Law 11/2018 (Free translation from the original in Spanish. In the event of discrepancy, the Spanish-language version prevails) Versión: Draft- 1.0 Date of Report: 29.03.2020 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................ 3 ABOUT THIS REPORT ..........................................................................................................................................3 LETTER FROM THE CEO ......................................................................................................................................4 PIOLIN BIDCO AND THE PARQUES REUNIDOS GROUP ...................................................................................... 5 ABOUT US ........................................................................................................................................................5 OUR BUSINESS ..................................................................................................................................................6 ORGANISATIONAL OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGIES ......................................................................................................6 ETHICAL PRINCIPLES - OUR CODE OF CONDUCT .......................................................................................................7 OUR SUSTAINABILITY POLICY ...............................................................................................................................8
    [Show full text]
  • New Mexico Daily Lobo, Volume 083, No 40, 10/19/1979." 83, 40 (1979)
    University of New Mexico UNM Digital Repository 1979 The aiD ly Lobo 1971 - 1980 10-19-1979 New Mexico Daily Lobo, Volume 083, No 40, 10/ 19/1979 University of New Mexico Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/daily_lobo_1979 Recommended Citation University of New Mexico. "New Mexico Daily Lobo, Volume 083, No 40, 10/19/1979." 83, 40 (1979). https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/daily_lobo_1979/113 This Newspaper is brought to you for free and open access by the The aiD ly Lobo 1971 - 1980 at UNM Digital Repository. It has been accepted for inclusion in 1979 by an authorized administrator of UNM Digital Repository. For more information, please contact [email protected]. s ~.A' ,· ~~s -!> ') f) . )'if tl Ov'(\ ~)~~ 0 c..k j({ New Mexico obo Friday, October 19, 1 979 Because ofclosed waste-burialsite UN M storeis own nuclear waste The . t~:tnporary closing of ·.~ do not want new customi:lrs. state agency, said the Richland any. We're working with such wastes in the state. low-level nuclear waste site in Tabor said 1 'there has been no site was closed 14more for political low-level stuff." The University ships only low­ Washington state has deprived word ~bopt reopening the reasons than reality." Topp said UNM was uto the level wastes, emitting fewer than the UNM of its only nuclear Wasington site." He !;laid, 0 People do this to best of my knowledge'' the only 100 ntillirems of radiation per burial site. H'e said the University draw attention to the problem of institution in the st11te using the hour.
    [Show full text]
  • Sustainability Report 2019 Parques Reunidos Servicios Centrales, SA and Subsidiary Companies
    Sustainability Report 2019 Parques Reunidos Servicios Centrales, S.A. and subsidiary companies (Parques Reunidos Group) Non-Financial Statement, pursuant to Law 11/2018 (Free translation from the original in Spanish. In the event of discrepancy, the Spanish-language version prevails) Date of Report: 20.05.2020 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................ 3 ABOUT THIS REPORT ..........................................................................................................................................3 LETTER FROM THE LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE .............................................................................................................4 PARQUES REUNIDOS GROUP ............................................................................................................................ 5 ABOUT US ........................................................................................................................................................5 OUR BUSINESS ..................................................................................................................................................5 ORGANISATIONAL OBJECTIVES AND STRATEGIES ......................................................................................................6 ETHICAL PRINCIPLES - OUR CODE OF CONDUCT .......................................................................................................7 OUR SUSTAINABILITY
    [Show full text]
  • Hsrw $Oo 5Ljkwv 5Hvhuyhg
    &RS\ULJKWkE\1DWLRQDO3DUWV'HSRW$OO5LJKWV5HVHUYHG AMC CONCEPT CARS DASHBOARD & INTERIOR DESIGN JANUARY 2019 #172 OUR-DOOR A-BODY FAST-TRUCKING 64 CHEVELLE MALIBU 989 SHELBY DAKOTA PART I— PEBBLE RESTORATION PLUS BEACH OF A 1919 1939 FORD CONCOURS DETROIT 1958 STUDEBAKER D’ELEGANCE ELECTRIC 1971-’77 PONTIACS 2018 1955 Chevrolet Nomad American Classic Bias Look Radial 670R15 collector radials Startingat: Startingat: Startingat: LOT ABOUT YOU. $156 $240 $200 It defines your legacy and sends you on journeys that you’ll never forget. When it comes time to display or drive your collector BFGoodrich Excelsior American Classic vehicle, remember that having Silvertown Radial Stahl Sport Radial Bias-Look Radial • Perfect For Restored Classics! • Vintage Look, Radial Ride •9 sizes, Whitewall or Blackwall the right tires and wheels adds •More Than 20 Sizes authenticity, safety and value. Whether you want the historic Startingat: Startingat: Startingat: $236 $160 $181 accuracy of bias ply tires or the comfort of modern radial tires, trust Coker Tire to help refine your legacy. Firestone Coker Classic Radial BFGoodrich Wide Oval Radial •World’s First Modern Radial Silvertown Bias Ply •Original look, radial performance Construction Wide Whitewall • Authentic Fitment and Sizing Starting at: t: Startingat: $86 5 $82 O.E. GM/Ford Model A Wire Wheels Chevy Rallye Wheel • Primer Or Chrome • Primer Or Powder Coat • 1967-1982 Chevrolet As always, FREE mount, balance and nitrogen inflation wih purchace of a full tire and wheel set. Over $100 value! SPEAK TO A TIRE
    [Show full text]
  • Print Bio To
    Ophelia F. Camina Partner Houston (713) 653-7893 [email protected] Overview Texas Super Lawyers wrote: “Ophelia Camiña entered law school on a lark, but her success has been far from a fluke.” The Dallas Business Journal wrote: “Ophelia Camiña is no ordinary lawyer, a partner with Susman Godfrey LLP since 1991 she has achieved extraordinary success at trial.” In 2013, the Texas Verdicts Hall of Fame (VerdictSearch) recognized Ms. Camiña for her jury verdict in Dillard’s, Inc. vs. i2 Technologies, Inc. which was the 8thlargest in the United States in 2010. In 2014, The Texas Lawyer named Ms. Camiña Litigator of the Week for her jury verdict in GlobeRanger Corporation vs. Software AG, USA, Inc. *** Few trial lawyers have obtained this level of victory for their clients. And, she is just as successful in representing defendants. For one client, who was sued for over $1 Billion, Ms. Camiña obtained not only a “take nothing” award, but also an award of her client’s attorney’s fees. *** Clients describe Ms. Camiña as “smart, gutsy and tenacious” and as having “the whole trial-lawyer package: confidence, competitiveness and good judgment.” Ms. Camiña’s trial practice includes complex commercial cases in state court, federal court and in arbitration. She has represented plaintiffs and defendants in a broad array of commercial disputes. Because of her extraordinary track record, she is especially sought by clients facing complex, high-stakes and “bet-the-company” cases. ***These are just examples of completed cases, not a prediction of future outcomes. Education Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, IN (B.A.
    [Show full text]
  • TEA/ERA Theme Park Attendance Report
    TETEA/EA/ERRAA TThemeheme PPararkk AAttttendendancancee ReRepporortt © 2007 TEA and ERA TEA/ERA Theme Park Attendance Report 2006 Executive Publisher: TEA Executive Editor: Gene Jeffers Introduction Research: Economics Research Associates Editor: Judith Rubin One of the goals of TEA from the very start of the Publishers: InPark Magazine, Park World association was to be an industry leader in terms © 2007 TEA/ERA. All Rights Reserved. of information, education and standards and practices. With the introduction of this report, TEA Headquarters TEA moves ever-closer to fulfilling that goal. 175 E. Olive, Suite 100 Burbank, CA 91502, USA Tel. +01-818-843-8497 www.teaconnect.org This report is, plain and simple, the industry About TEA standard for attendance data as compiled by The TEA (formerly Themed Entertainment Association) is Economics Research Associates (ERA). ERA’s an international nonprofit organization founded in 1991 annual theme park attendance report has always to represent the creators of compelling experiences and been a must-read for the industry—a tool for places worldwide—from architects to designers, techni- journalists; a resource for industry professionals cal specialists to master planners, scenic fabricators to artists, and builders to feasibility analysts—some 6,500 and others. TEA is proud to be working with ERA creative specialists working in nearly 500 firms in 39 dif- to release and distribute this report. We look ferent countries. forward to continuing the relationship and the production cycle, so that you can look forward to About ERA Economics Research Associates is an international con- a regular stream of these useful educational sulting firm focused on economic analysis for the enter- materials.
    [Show full text]
  • Sustainability Report 2020
    Sustainability Report 2020 Piolin Bidco S.A.U. and subsidiary companies (Parques Reunidos Group) Non-Financial Information Statement, in accordance with Law 11/2018 (Free translation from the original in Spanish. In the event of discrepancy, the Spanish-language version prevails) DateVersion: of Report: Draft- 1.0 25 .03.2021 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................ 3 ABOUT THIS REPORT ..........................................................................................................................................3 LETTER FROM THE LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE .............................................................................................................4 PARQUES REUNIDOS GROUP ............................................................................................................................ 5 ABOUT US ........................................................................................................................................................5 OUR BUSSINESS .................................................................................................................................................5 OBJECTIVES OF THE ORGANIZATION ......................................................................................................................6 ETHICAL PRINCIPLES - OUR CODE OF CONDUCT ......................................................................................................6
    [Show full text]
  • (ISBN 1556508883)(323S
    Chelle Koster Walton HUNTER PUBLISHING, INC. 130 Campus Drive Edison, NJ08818-7816 % 732-225-1900 / 800-255-0343 / fax 732-417-1744 Web site: www.hunterpublishing.com E-mail: [email protected] IN CANADA: Ulysses Travel Publications 4176 Saint-Denis, Montal, Qbec Canada H2W 2M5 % 514-843-9882 ext. 2232 / fax 514-843-9448 IN THE UNITED KINGDOM: Windsor Books International The Boundary, Wheatley Road, Garsington Oxford, OX44 9EJEngland % 01865-361122 / fax 01865-361133 ISBN 1-55650-888-3 © 2000 Chelle Koster Walton All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form, or by any means, elec- tronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the written permission of the publisher. This guide focuses on recreational activities. As all such activities contain elements of risk, the publisher, author, affiliated individuals and compa- nies disclaim any responsibility for any injury, harm, or illness that may occur to anyone through, or by use of, the information in this book. Every effort was made to insure the accuracy of information in this book, but the publisher and author do not assume, and hereby disclaim, any liability or any loss or damage caused by errors, omissions, misleading information or potential travel problems caused by this guide, even if such errors or omis- sions result from negligence, accident or any other cause. Maps by Lissa K. Dailey, © 2000 Hunter Publishing, Inc. Illustrations by Joe Kohl Indexing by Kathleen Barber 4321 Contents
    [Show full text]
  • 10 Million Investment Makes DFW Fun Center the Cat's Meow Amusement Expo International to Play up VR, Out-Of-Home
    INSIDE: Andretti makes kart racing 'kool' TM & ©2018 Amusement Today, Inc. PAGE 10 March 2018 | Vol. 21 • Issue 12 www.amusementtoday.com From Putt-Putt to modern, multi-activity FEC $10 million investment makes DFW fun center the cat’s meow AT: Tim Baldwin Alley Cats. [email protected] “This has been a lot of years in the planning,” Smith told HURST, Texas — Brian Amusement Today. And it shows. Smith is celebrating a personal Smith became owner of milestone. the Hurst property — a closed Although the family enter- Malibu Grand Prix location — tainment center (FEC) owner’s with his father in 1993 while 25th year in the industry isn’t owning a different Putt-Putt not filled with a blare of fanfare, too far away that his dad had there’s plenty to make noise built in 1974. about — and it involves expan- For one season, the family sion. Lots of it. operated the go-karts, batting Smith has invested around cages, arcade and a handful of $10 million in new activities, small rides as they continued games, equipment and attrac- running the Putt-Putt. They tions, as well as the relocation of then opted to close their origi- batting cages, at his FEC former- nal FEC location and combine ly known as Putt-Putt Golf and Putt-Putt with the new one. Games. The vastly improved The name change from Putt-Putt Golf and Games to Alley Cats was prompted by the addi- property has reemerged as 4See ALLEY CATS, page 4 tion of 28 bowling lanes built on two floors.
    [Show full text]
  • Pasadena Independent School District
    PASADENA INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT Meeting of the Board of Trustees Tuesday, February 27, 2007, at 5:30 P.M. AGENDA The Pasadena Independent School District Board of Trustees Personnel Committee will meet in Room L101 of the Administration Building, 1515 Cherrybrook, Pasadena, Texas on Tuesday, February 27, 2007, at 5:30 P.M. I. Convene in a Quorum and Call to Order; Invocation; Pledge of Allegiance II. Adjournment to closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074 for the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer, employee, or to hear complaints or charges against a public officer or employee. III. Reconvene in Open Session IV. Adjourn The Pasadena Independent School District Board of Trustees Policy Committee will meet in the Board Room of the Administration Building, 1515 Cherrybrook, Pasadena, Texas on Tuesday, February 27, 2007, at 5:30 P.M. I. Convene into Open Session II. Discussion regarding proposed policies III. Adjourn The Board of Trustees of the Pasadena Independent School District will meet in regular session at 5:45 P.M. on Tuesday, February 27, 2007, in the Board Room of the Administration Building, 1515 Cherrybrook, Pasadena, Texas. A copy of items on the agenda is attached. I. Convene in a Quorum and Call to Order THE SUBJECTS TO BE DISCUSSED OR CONSIDERED OR UPON WHICH ANY FORMAL ACTION MIGHT BE TAKEN ARE AS FOLLOWS: II. First Order of Business Section II 1. Adjournment to closed session pursuant to Texas Government
    [Show full text]
  • List of Confirmed 2007 Wpk Partners in Texas
    LIST OF 2011 PARTNERS (Updated 5.3.11) CANADA African Lion Safari 1386 Cooper Road | Cambridge, ON N1R 5S2 Canada Contact: Lindsay Manary Phone: 519-623-2620, ext. 311 | Fax: 519-623-9542 | E-mail: [email protected] | Website: www.lionsafari.com Please make arrangements to visit by contacting us prior to your visit at (519) 623-2620, ext. 311, or e-mail Passport to [email protected]. Free parking provided. Calaway Park 245033 Range Road 33 | Calgary, AB T3Z 2E9 Canada Contact: Jennifer Tkachuk Phone: 403-685-6115 | Fax: 403-242-3885 | E-mail: [email protected] | Website: www.calawaypark.com Prior to visit, call 403-685-6115, or e-mail Passport to [email protected]. Free wheelchair on first-come, first-served basis. Free parking available. Calgary Zoo 1300 Zoo Road, N.E. | Calgary, AB T2E 7V6 Canada Contact: Trish Exton-Parder Phone: 403-232-9381 | Fax: 403-237-7582 | E-mail: [email protected] | Website: www.calgaryzoo.com Call (403) 232-9381; fax Passport to (403) 237-7582; or e-mail Passport to [email protected]. Any additional amenities can be discussed with this zoo contact. Canada’s Wonderland 9580 Jane Street | Vaughan, ON L6A 1S6 Canada Contact: Autumn Tilley / Dineen Beaven Phone: 905-832-7486 | Fax: 905-832-7419 | E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.canadaswonderland.com Fax your Passport to 905-832-7419, Attn. Autumn Tilley, PR & Special Events. Meet and greet with a character is available. Capilano Suspension Bridge 3735 Capilano Road | North Vancouver, BC V7R 3K5 Canada Contact: Helen Hall Phone: 604-985-7474 | Fax: 604-985-7479 | E-mail: [email protected] | Website: www.capbridge.com Before arriving, e-mail Passport to [email protected].
    [Show full text]